There is little remaining doubt in the scientific/medical community that high levels of LDL, so-called "bad cholesterol", cause heart disease. Yet in some alternative health circles, the debate continues. A new study adds substantially to the evidence that LDL plays a causal role in heart disease.Read more...
Monday, 27 April 2015
New Study Strengthens the Case that LDL Causes Heart Disease
Posted by Admin in: Cardiovascular disease
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Wednesday, 22 April 2015
Do Slower-digesting Carbohydrates Make Us Feel More Full?
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One of the most common pieces of advice in the health-nutrition world is that we should focus our carbohydrate intake on slowly-digesting carbohydrates, because they make us feel more full than rapidly-digesting carbohydrates. Rapidly-digesting carbohydrates, such as potatoes, stand accused of causing us to overeat, resulting in obesity, diabetes, and many other chronic ailments. Is this true?Read more...
Friday, 17 April 2015
Food Reward Friday
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This week's "lucky" winner... bacon fried Oreos!!Read more...
Tuesday, 7 April 2015
OMG! CANCER PREVENTION DIET FOR CHILDREN, ADULT, AND NURSING MOTHERS
Posted by Admin
Whether you have a history of cancer in your family, or are currently battling the disease, lifestyle factors, including your diet, can make a huge difference in helping you fight off cancer. Some foods actually increase your risk of cancer, while others support your body and strengthen your immune system. By making smart food choices, you can protect your health, feel better, and boost your ability fight off cancer and other diseases.
The...
BEWARE : Bacteria resistant to antibiotics can not be killed
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Antibiotic medications are used to kill bacteria, which can cause illness and disease. They have made a major contribution to human health. Many diseases that once killed people can now be treated effectively with antibiotics. However, some bacteria have become resistant to commonly used antibiotics.
Antibiotic resistant bacteria are bacteria that are not controlled or killed by antibiotics. They are able to survive and even multiply...
Personal hygiene is the best prevention against all virus... Even ebola
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Keeping yourself, or someone you are caring for, clean is essential for good health. Poor hygiene can cause skin complaints and infections, and be a source of discomfort and low self-esteem.
How to maintain daily hygiene
To maintain daily personal hygiene, you should make sure:
your hands are washed after you've used the toilet
your genitals and anal area are washed every day
your face is washed daily
you're fully bathed or showered...
We all have flu....... Do a quick check up today
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Introduction
Flu is an infectious and common viral illness spread by coughs and sneezes.
It's not the same as the common cold. Flu is caused by a different group of viruses. Symptoms tend to be more severe and last longer.
You can catch flu – short for influenza – all year round, but it is especially common in winter, which is why it is also known as "seasonal flu".
Flu causes a sudden high temperature, headache and general aches and pains,...
How to prevent and cure ebola permanently
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There's currently no licensed treatment or vaccine for Ebola virus disease, although potential new vaccines and drug therapies are being developed and tested.
Any area affected by an outbreak should be immediately quarantined, and patients confirmed to have Ebola virus disease should be treated in isolation in intensive care.
Hospital care
Dehydration is common, so fluids may be given directly into a vein (intravenously). The patient's...
Wednesday, 1 April 2015
My Buddy and Me
Posted by Admin in: April fool's
Warning -- Satire -- April Fools PostI have a sheepish confession to make: until recently, I had a tapeworm, and that's why I'm lean.In 2006, I took a trip to Mexico with a few friends. We often traveled through rural areas, and of course sampled the local cuisine wherever we went. In many parts of Mexico, pork is an important food. Some of it may have been a bit undercooked.At the time, my interest in food and health was growing, and I was making many changes to my diet. I was glad to see the chubbiness...
